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The Worst Episodes of 30 Rock

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her...

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Liz Lemon is the head writer on a demanding, live TV program in New York City. However, things begin to get complicated when her new boss insists that a wild and unpredictable movie star joins the cast.

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    Writer:Tina Fey
  2. Background image for Blind Date
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Blind Date

    S1:E3

    Jack sets Liz up on a blind date with his friend, Thomas. While Liz is busy preparing for the date, Jack infiltrates the writers' weekly poker game.

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    7.2/10(856 votes)

    #3 - Queen of Jordan II: Mystery of the Phantom Pooper

    S6:E20

    Angie brings "Queen of Jordan'' back to TGS. News about Avery forces Jack to confront his feelings for her mother, and Liz finds herself in a feud.

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  4. Background image for Jack Meets Dennis
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Jack Meets Dennis

    S1:E6

    After Liz takes her ex-boyfriend, Dennis, back simply because he asks, Jack takes it upon himself to mentor her as he thinks that she is leading a life of mediocrity. Meanwhile, Tracy gets a tattoo in the face, Jenna gets botox and collagen injections, and Josh is given two black eyes by an angry Liz Taylor.

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  5. Background image for Jack the Writer
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Jack the Writer

    S1:E4

    Liz struggles to keep Jack out of the writers' room and Kenneth soon learns that working for Tracy may be more than he expected.

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  6. Background image for The Break-Up
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #6 - The Break-Up

    S1:E8

    When Liz finally dumps her boyfriend Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack, as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. And Tracy and Toofer clash, which lands both in sensitivity training.

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  8. Background image for Winter Madness
    7.4/10(924 votes)

    #7 - Winter Madness

    S4:E11

    Hoping to boost staffers' spirits, Liz takes TGS on the road, but Jack takes over for his own reasons, and the staff find reasons to blame Liz for all that's wrong in their lives.

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  9. Background image for Khonani
    7.4/10(867 votes)

    #8 - Khonani

    S4:E18

    Liz discovers that the TGS staff have been excluding her from their weekly hangouts, and strives to prove that she can be fun. Jack must choose between janitors and the shift time they both want, and Kenneth aids Tracy Jordan in being a good husband.

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  10. Background image for Grandmentor
    7.4/10(744 votes)

    #9 - Grandmentor

    S6:E13

    Liz struggles in her new role as mentor to Hazel. Kenneth has a difficult time letting go of his page duties and takes drastic measures to make sure Tracy is taken care of. Meanwhile, Jack and Jenna come up with a plan to get Avery back in the headlines.

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  11. Background image for The Shower Principle
    7.4/10(707 votes)

    #10 - The Shower Principle

    S6:E15

    A curse strikes TGS. Liz dares to be different after realizing that the same things happen every year, and Jack vows to wow Hank Hooper.

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    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The C Word
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #11 - The C Word

    S1:E14

    As shocked as she is to be called the c-word by Lutz, Liz is more horrified to realize he may be right. Meanwhile, Jack brings Tracy to a charity golf event to get closer to the chairman, however his plan backfires when Tracy acts too much like his uncensored self.

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    Writer:Tina Fey
  13. Background image for Queen of Jordan
    7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - Queen of Jordan

    S5:E17

    Angie's reality show visits "TGS", resulting in a red-faced situation for Jack, Jenna pining for attention, and Liz leading a scheme to lure Tracy back from Africa. Meanwhile, Frank reconnects with a lost love.

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    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for I Heart Connecticut
    7.5/10(799 votes)

    #13 - I Heart Connecticut

    S5:E19

    As cancellation looms for "TGS", Liz snoops with Kenneth to find a missing Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack works his magic to ensure the financial success of Jenna's newest endeavor; and an emasculated Pete organizes a manly contest for the writers and crew.

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  15. Background image for Nothing Left to Lose
    7.5/10(712 votes)

    #14 - Nothing Left to Lose

    S6:E16

    Tracy regains his sense of smell and finds an unusual father figure in Liz, while the writers spark a prank war with Jenna.

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    7.5/10(743 votes)

    #15 - Meet the Woggels!

    S6:E17

    Jack's mom upstages his ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile Jenna hooks up with a "rock star" and Tracy frets about his son heading to college.

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    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Ron Weiner
  17. Background image for The Beginning of the End
    7.5/10(779 votes)

    #16 - The Beginning of the End

    S7:E1

    The "TGS" gang returning from hiatus, only to be shocked by Jack's awful fall programming lineup. Meanwhile, bridezilla Jenna taps Liz to be her maid of honor, and Tracy is invited to a dinner party by Kenneth and Hazel.

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    Director:Don Scardino
  18. Background image for There's No I in America (2)
    7.5/10(735 votes)

    #17 - There's No I in America (2)

    S7:E5

    Realizing that Jenna could decide the Presidential election, Liz and Jack stage a debate to win her support and her followers. Kenneth turns to Tracy for advice on how to be an informed voter, while Pete tries to recreate the magic of the 2008 election.

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  19. Background image for Aunt Phatso vs. Jack Donaghy
    7.5/10(721 votes)

    #18 - Aunt Phatso vs. Jack Donaghy

    S7:E6

    Tracy and Jack engage in a battle of wits after Tracy depicts Jack as a villain in his latest project. On Jack's advice, Liz puts her own needs ahead of those of "TGS." Meanwhile, Jenna tries to shield Kenneth from Hazel's manipulation but her own selfishness gets in the way.

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  20. Background image for Subway Hero
    7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #19 - Subway Hero

    S2:E12

    Dennis becomes a New York City celebrity after jumping in front of a train and saving someone who fell on the tracks. Meanwhile, Jack desperately tries to persuade Tracy to become the celebrity face of the Republican Party.

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    7.6/10(983 votes)

    #20 - Cutbacks

    S3:E17

    Despite the 50th episode of TGS airing, everyone is preoccupied with news of budget cuts. Jack has to dole out cutbacks while Kenneth has to take on extra duties. Meanwhile, Liz tries to save her staff and crew and Jenna and Tracy try to uncover Kenneth's secret.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
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    7.6/10(925 votes)

    #21 - Verna

    S4:E12

    Jenna's mother comes to visit, and she looks to Jack to help. Frank moves in with Liz as a boarder, and they decide to aid one another stop some bad habits.

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    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Ron Weiner
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    7.6/10(860 votes)

    #22 - Argus

    S4:E19

    Wedding fever hits TGS, leaving Liz to sort out Grizz's dilemma when both Tracy and Dot Com want to be his best man. Jenna's new boyfriend, Paul, raises Liz and Pete's suspicions, while Jack is finally forced to deal with the death of his mentor, Don Geiss, when Geiss leaves him a strange but meaningful inheritance.

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  24. Background image for Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish
    7.6/10(851 votes)

    #23 - Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish

    S5:E9

    Jack recommends that Liz start seeing a therapist when she worries that Carol is getting bored with their relationship. In an attempt to take Jack's advice, Liz begins talking to Kenneth about her problems. Jack also finds himself caught up in one of Tracy's schemes when Tracy tries to convince him to invest in his son's theme restaurant in Times Square. Meanwhile, Jenna and Paul celebrate their six month anniversary.

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  25. Background image for Respawn
    7.6/10(802 votes)

    #24 - Respawn

    S5:E23

    The "TGS" crew anticipate their summer vacation. Liz lands in the Hamptons for some rest and relaxation, but she gets the summertime blues when Tracy moves in next door. Elsewhere, a lonely Jack latches onto Kenneth for company; and Jenna's new job impacts her relationship with Paul.

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  26. Background image for Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky
    7.6/10(753 votes)

    #25 - Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky

    S6:E10

    In order to hide his relationship with Lynn, Frank convinces his mother that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete's missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.

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    Writer:John Riggi

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "30 Rock". It scored 6.8/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Tina Fey, it aired on 10/11/2006. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Blind Date".